The Executive Director oversees the total operation of a YMCA branch, including membership, marketing, programs, facilities, volunteer and staff development, financial development, community relations and collaborations with community agencies.
As a vital part of the branch leadership team, the Executive Director is also accountable for branch financial, membership, and annual campaign goals.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Maintains diverse advisory boards that actively support the Y's goals and strategic plans. Recruits, selects, and develops diverse volunteers for the branch board. Clarifies and reinforces the division of roles and responsibilities between corporate boards, management or advisory boards, staff, and general volunteers.
- Builds bridges within the community so that all segments of society have access to the Y.
- Effectively communicates community benefit and the Y’s impact for all stakeholders (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, community leaders) develops positive working and collaborative relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities.
- Manages the budgeting process so that resources are devoted to top priorities and strategic objectives. Ensures operating budgets meet or exceed targets.
- Develops and directs high quality member engagement strategies and programs which support branch and association goals and strategies. Establishes plans for the expansion of programs and services, in harmony with overall YMCA objectives and the leadership team.
- Directs the financial development activities of the branch and builds a culture of philanthropy
- Directs branch activities to reflect the Association’s strategic plan and develops the annual operating plan of the branch.
- Oversees the hiring, training, development and supervision of staff.
- Fosters a climate of innovation to develop member-focused programs that support the Y mission, goals, and strategies.
- Ensures the health and safety of the facilities, grounds, and equipment.
- Ensures the branch maintains Association facility appearance standards.
Educational Background:
Bachelor's Degree is required.
Skills/Experience:
- YMCA Multi-Team Leader certification preferred.
- Six or more years of management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.
- Ability to direct total operations through volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of branch budget, marketing and public relations, and program development.
- Experience in management and development of volunteer involvement; ability to recruit top community leaders.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Proven track record of developing authentic relationships with others.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
May 15 2019
Active Until:
Jun 15 2019
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit